Overview
Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' is a trailing conservatory greenhouse in the genus Tradescantia, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and low maintenance.
About
Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' is a trailing cultivar of the Tradescantia genus, which comprises perennial plants with fleshy, evergreen leaves and distinctive three-petalled flowers. This cultivar maintains evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Angel Wings' is ideal for patio and container planting, offering low-maintenance interest during spring and summer. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer.
About the genus
Tradescantia is a genus of 85 species of herbaceous perennial wildflowers in the family Commelinaceae, native to the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina, including the West Indies. Members of the genus are known by many common names, including inchplant, wandering jew, wandering dude, spiderwort, dayflower and trad.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tradescantia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tradescantia 'Angel Wings'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer
- Pest resistance
- Red spider mite, Mealybugs, Aphids, Vine weevil, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tradescantia 'Angel Wings'?
Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' need?
Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' hardy in the UK?
Tradescantia 'Angel Wings' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Tradescantia 'Angel Wings'?
Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer.
More in the Tradescantia genus
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Blue Spider'
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- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Little White Doll'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mariella'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Mrs Loewer'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Ocean Blue'
- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) 'Purple Profusion'